Joint Replacement at Palomar Health Medical Group
Joint pain can be a symptom of tissue degeneration. Over time, bad joints can cause a loss of function, mobility and ability to live independently. As a patient at Palomar Health Medical Group, you have access to a team of orthopedic experts who understand your priorities and are dedicated to restoring your quality of life.
Enjoy a fuller, more active lifestyle with pain-free joints from our personalized joint replacement surgery program.
Partnership with Orthopedic of Excellence for Stronger Results
Our team is proud to work with the top surgical facilities in the region, with outcomes that consistently outperform national averages. In conjunction with our partner Palomar Health and as a part of their Orthopedic Center of Excellence, the surgeons at Palomar Health Medical Group ensure each patient receives care that reflects their exact needs and the latest surgical technology.
Faster Healing with Minimally Invasive Surgical Options
In addition to traditional surgery, the orthopedic specialists at Palomar Health Medical Group are also experts in minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgery. Our surgeons have completed advanced training and have expertise specific to minimally invasive surgery. The Palomar Health Medical Group team partners with the Palomar Health Orthopedic Center of Excellence to perform procedures in fully-equipped, technologically advanced surgical suites.
Patients eligible for a minimally invasive approach to joint replacement surgery enjoy added benefits, including:
- Faster recovery
- Reduced blood loss during surgery
- Shorter hospitalizations
- Smaller, less noticeable scarring
With minimally invasive orthopedic surgery, some patients are able to return home in as few as 2 days, and begin physical therapy the day after surgery.
A Variety of Joint Replacement Services for Every Need
Our team of board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeons are qualified to perform any orthopedic procedure including joint replacement. Because our team encompasses many orthopedic specialties, Palomar Health Medical Group orthopedic surgeons can perform a variety of joint replacement surgeries, including:
- Total Hip Replacement
- Single or Double Knee Replacement
- Elbow Replacement
- Shoulder Replacement
- Specialized Joint Replacement (including joints of the hand, feet and ankles)